Professor of Nursing

Open Rank Professor of Nursing

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Location:

Kennesaw, Georgia | Full/Part Time:
Full Time | Regular/Temporary:
Regular

For more than 60 years, Kennesaw State University has been known for its entrepreneurial spirit and sense of community. A leader in innovative teaching and learning, Kennesaw State is located just north of Atlanta and combines a suburban setting on two metro-Atlanta campuses in Kennesaw and Marietta. As one of Georgia's largest universities, Kennesaw State offers undergraduate and graduate degrees to over 50,000 students.

Our high‑impact research and Division I athletics also draw students from throughout the region and across the globe. A member of the University System of Georgia, Kennesaw State is a Carnegie‑designated doctoral research institution (R2) committed to becoming a world‑class academic institution positioned to broaden its academic and research missions and expand its scope on a local, regional, and national level.

Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. As part of the University System of Georgia, Kennesaw State exemplifies the power and promise of a student‑centered, research‑driven university. In addition, Kennesaw State supports the University of Georgia's core values of accountability, excellence, integrity, and respect.

We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Kennesaw State is launching a new strategic plan in 2024‑2025. For more information, visit https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

The Wellstar School of Nursing has one of the nation's largest in‑person BSN programs, delivering exceptional educational experiences that prepare workforce‑ready professionals. Committed to excellence, and in collaboration with our healthcare partners, our program equips graduates to lead and transform the health and well‑being of all communities through innovative practice, education, research, and service.

Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for full‑time, tenure‑track faculty positions as Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor of Nursing in the Wellstar School of Nursing with a preferred start date of August 2026. Rank will be determined at the time of hiring and will be commensurate with credentials. These are nine‑month contracted positions and are for work to be performed in the state of Georgia.

• Positions report to the Associate Dean and Director of the Wellstar School of Nursing.
• Primary teaching responsibilities will be in undergraduate or graduate classroom and clinical courses.
• Service to Department, College, University and/or professional community is expected.
• Scholarship and Research productivity are expected.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Course Coordination
• Program development expectations
• Recruitment expectations
• Student teaching/clinical supervision
• Advising
• Working with a student success mindset

Teaching assignments will be based on earned degrees and SACSCOC Faculty Credentials Guidelines.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• An earned DNP, EdD, DNS, or PhD degree, or the foreign equivalent, in Nursing, or a PhD or EdD in a related field if possess a MSN is required at the time of hire.
• Must be eligible or possess an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Georgia.
• Clear plans for sustained scholarly productivity and research trajectory appropriate for rank.

For Associate Professor, in addition to above:

• M…